Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly heckled and interrupted by opposition lawmakers in the Knesset who criticized his management of the war in Gaza and demanded he do more to negotiate the release of captives held by Hamas.

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Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire after a twelve day conflict. Meanwhile, Israel strikes in Gaza continue with the humanitarian crisis deepening.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant opposition in the Knesset, as lawmakers criticized his handling of the war in Gaza and called for increased efforts to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu was interrupted multiple times, with critics questioning his decision-making amid the intensifying conflict.

Lawmakers demanded compromises, suggesting that Netanyahu's strategies have not succeeded in defeating Hamas. The Prime Minister defended his actions, citing military accomplishments and his resistance to international pressure. However, widespread criticism has surfaced regarding security lapses prior to the attack that resulted in significant casualties.

Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington for a joint session of the U.S. Congress has also drawn scrutiny. Opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Netanyahu to focus on securing a hostage deal rather than delivering a speech abroad. Netanyahu is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, who has shown support for Israel's operations but called for efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.



Netanyahu slammed for U.S. trip amid stalled hostage talks

And I said it. And I said it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced heated opposition in the Knesset on Wednesday from opposition lawmakers. He was repeatedly interrupted and challenged for his management of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and over stalled talks aimed at freeing Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian militant group. They told us to stop. Enough. We can end the war. We need to compromise. We can't defeat Hamas. Netanyahu defended the military's accomplishments saying he'd defied international pressure to back down before accomplishing his objectives. The Prime Minister faces widespread criticism for security failings ahead of Hamas' surprise attack on October 7th when gunmen from Gaza rampaged through Israeli towns, killing 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's devastating retaliation has killed 38,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials, and reduced nearly all of the densely populated enclave to rubble. But more than 100 Israelis are believed still held captive in Gaza. Hopes that a proposed ceasefire agreement outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden might bring an end to the fighting and a return of hostages have dwindled as Israeli and Hamas negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar drag on. Protests in Israel, sometimes numbering in the tens of thousands, have demanded Netanyahu bring the kidnapped home and resign. The clashes in the country's parliament on Wednesday come ahead of Netanyahu's planned visit to Washington next week, where he is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Opposition leader Yair Lapid demanded to know whether Netanyahu would use the occasion to announce he'd accepted a hostage deal. If not, Lapid said, don't go to Washington. Go to Qatar or Cairo or stay here and hold discussions around the clock. He added, don't go give a speech in the air conditioning in Washington while the hostages are dying of suffocation in Gaza's tunnels. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Biden, who has defended Israel's operation in Gaza and condemned Hamas, but called for greater efforts to relieve the humanitarian crisis and pushed for a ceasefire that would allow more aid and a return of Israeli captives.

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French police slashing migrants’ boat in crackdown

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At least 90 people killed in Texas floods

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Shooter killed after opening fire at U.S. Border Patrol building

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Israel strikes Yemen ports held by Houthi rebels

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Camp Mystic confirms 27 campers, counselors killed in floods

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing

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Texas officials face questions over flood warnings

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Search-and-rescue operations are expected to continue as the death toll continues to rise from Friday's flash flooding in central Texas, with authorities confirming at least 50 deaths so far, 15 of those children. Among the missing are girls from a Christian summer camp.

Death toll rises as search for Texas flood survivors continues

Rescuers are searching for survivors of a flash flood that hit central Texas on Friday, leaving at least 43 people dead, including 15 children. Authorities in Texas are now facing questions about whether they issued proper warnings in advance of rain-fuelled flooding.

Death toll from Texas flooding rises to 43

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Search and rescue operations continued overnight after flash floods slammed central Texas, killing dozens, officials said. More than 20 children are still missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp hit by the floods, the Kerr County sheriff said.

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